Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

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From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

engage in

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

the middle of the day

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

on one occasion

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

go across or through

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

give an incentive for action

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

with speed

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

on the contrary

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

required or under orders

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

a state in east central United States

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading THE TOUCH OF GOD The news of Captain Tom's return spread quickly.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Many remembered the groom, all had heard of him,--his devotion to his country's flag; to the memory of his father; his gallantry, his heroism, his martyrdom, dying (as they supposed) rather than turn his guns on his brave old grandsire.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By noon it was known throughout the Tennessee Valley.

which person or people

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading For once in its history the little church could not hold the people who came to witness this romantic marriage, and far down the mountain side they stood to see the bride and groom pass by.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The sensational features of it required prompt action on his and Alice's part, and their decision was quickly made: they would be married that Sunday afternoon in the little church on the mountain side and by the old man who had done so much to make their happiness possible.